For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Jer. 34 People tend to misunderstand freedom. I have noted before that freedom, like so many other words, cannot stand on its ...
Tag: faithfulness
Y3 Day 227 – Jer 30; Jer 31Y3 Day 227 – Jer 30; Jer 31
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Jer. 30 God told His people that their injury was incurable; there was no remedy or healing for their pain. This is ...
Y3 Day 205 – 2 Chron 32; 2 Kings 18:9-37, Is 36; Ps 80Y3 Day 205 – 2 Chron 32; 2 Kings 18:9-37, Is 36; Ps 80
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. 2 Chron. 32 The very first statement in this story got my attention. “After Hezekiah’s faithful deeds….” (2 Chron. 32:1a). The previous ...
Y3 Day 196 – 2 Chron 29-30, 2 Kings 18:1-8; 2 Chron 31; Ps 48Y3 Day 196 – 2 Chron 29-30, 2 Kings 18:1-8; 2 Chron 31; Ps 48
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. 2 Chron. 29-30, 2 Kings 18:1-8 Hezekiah was even more of a polar opposite to Ahaz than Ahaz was to Jotham. I’m ...
Y3 Day 181 – 2 Chron 21; 2 Chron 22-23Y3 Day 181 – 2 Chron 21; 2 Chron 22-23
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. 2 Chron. 21 Jehoshaphat was a God-fearing king. However, he was careless in his devotion to God. He maintained some degree of ...
Y3 Day 175 – 1 Kings 15:1-24; 2 Chron 13; 2 Chron 14; 2 Chron 15; 2 Chron 16Y3 Day 175 – 1 Kings 15:1-24; 2 Chron 13; 2 Chron 14; 2 Chron 15; 2 Chron 16
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. 1 Kings 15:1-24 Abijam, like his father before him, was not wholeheartedly devoted to God. Though he didn’t fully abandon God, his ...
Y3 Day 148 – 2 Chron 1; Ps 72Y3 Day 148 – 2 Chron 1; Ps 72
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. 2 Chron. 1 This is a repeat of the story of Solomon’s request for wisdom that we read yesterday in 1 Kings ...
Y3 Day 146 – Ps 37; Ps 71; Ps 94Y3 Day 146 – Ps 37; Ps 71; Ps 94
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Ps. 37 I was studying just the other day on loving those who don’t love you and giving to those who can’t ...
Y3 Day 142 – Ps 121; Ps 123; Ps 124; Ps 125; Ps 128; Ps 129; Ps 130Y3 Day 142 – Ps 121; Ps 123; Ps 124; Ps 125; Ps 128; Ps 129; Ps 130
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Ps. 121 The wording in the first two verses of this Psalm is a little odd (translated poetry is like that, I ...
Y3 Day 132 – 2 Sam 19; 2 Sam 20; 2 Sam 21Y3 Day 132 – 2 Sam 19; 2 Sam 20; 2 Sam 21
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. 2 Sam. 19 I like Mephibosheth’s attitude in this passage. I think it is the same attitude that I, as one saved ...
Y3 Day 127 – 2 Sam 13-14; 2 Sam 15; Ps 86; Ps 122Y3 Day 127 – 2 Sam 13-14; 2 Sam 15; Ps 86; Ps 122
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. 2 Sam. 13-14 I don’t understand David’s responses to his children. When his firstborn son disgraced Tamar, who was evidently David’s daughter, ...
Y3 Day 119 – Ps 89; Ps 96; Ps 100; Ps 101; Ps 105; Ps 132Y3 Day 119 – Ps 89; Ps 96; Ps 100; Ps 101; Ps 105; Ps 132
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Ps. 89 This Psalm goes into detail about God’s covenant with David and the benefits to those who trust in God. Though ...
Y3 Day 103 – 1 Sam 28-31; Ps 18Y3 Day 103 – 1 Sam 28-31; Ps 18
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. 1 Sam. 28-31 When Saul sought Samuel from the dead, Samuel reminded him, “You did not obey the LORD and did not ...
Y3 Day 99 – Ps 7; Ps 27; Ps 31; Ps 34; Ps 52Y3 Day 99 – Ps 7; Ps 27; Ps 31; Ps 34; Ps 52
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Ps. 7 What to do when we are in distress? Remember who God is and trust in Him. Ps. 27 The last ...
Y3 Day 93 – 1 Sam 8; 1 Sam 9-11Y3 Day 93 – 1 Sam 8; 1 Sam 9-11
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. 1 Sam. 8 Appointing a king meant Israel would be subjecting themselves to whatever that king desired. In reading through the rights ...
Y3 Day 83 – Judg 1; Judg 2-3Y3 Day 83 – Judg 1; Judg 2-3
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Judg. 1 I get the feeling the writer of Judges did not tell us everything he knew. Judges 1:19 says, “The LORD ...
Y3 Day 82 – Josh 22; Josh 23-24Y3 Day 82 – Josh 22; Josh 23-24
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Josh. 22 As I see it, the western tribes of Israel did a couple things right, here. As it turns out, the ...
Y3 Day 80 – Josh 16-17; Josh 18Y3 Day 80 – Josh 16-17; Josh 18
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Josh. 16-17 I mentioned yesterday that God gave us a good example in Caleb on how to live out our faith. Today, ...
Y3 Day 77 – Josh 7-8; Josh 9Y3 Day 77 – Josh 7-8; Josh 9
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Josh. 7-8 So, the Israelites were one battle in after renewing their covenant with God, promising to remain faithful and obedient to ...
Y3 Day 76 – Josh 4-5; Josh 6Y3 Day 76 – Josh 4-5; Josh 6
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Josh. 4-5 I just have a curiosity question this morning. How was word of the miraculous things God was doing for the ...
Y3 Day 75 – Josh 1; Josh 2-3Y3 Day 75 – Josh 1; Josh 2-3
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Josh. 1 We all know that God told Joshua to be strong and courageous. I’ve always figured it was an exhortation to ...
Y3 Day 53 – Num 4; Num 5; Num 6Y3 Day 53 – Num 4; Num 5; Num 6
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Num. 4 More specific instructions! It’s no surprise, really. God had specific instructions for the design, building, set up and assembly, and ...
Y3 Day 27 – Gen 40-41; Gen 42Y3 Day 27 – Gen 40-41; Gen 42
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Gen. 40-41 Joseph had a lot of just cause for bitterness and anger against others in his life. His brothers – his ...
Y3 Day 24 – Gen 31; Gen 32-33Y3 Day 24 – Gen 31; Gen 32-33
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Gen. 31 Jacob’s story here is consistent with what I see of the Christian life. Jesus said that people would persecute us ...
Y3 Day 22 – Gen 25-26; Gen 27Y3 Day 22 – Gen 25-26; Gen 27
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Gen. 25-26 God is faithful to His promises, and His promises aren’t only for His chosen people. Though Ishmael was not of ...
Y3 Day 12 – Job 25; Job 26-27Y3 Day 12 – Job 25; Job 26-27
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Job 25 Alas, there is still much about the book of Job that I simply do not get. It certainly makes me ...
Y3 Day 4 – Job 1; Job 2; Job 3Y3 Day 4 – Job 1; Job 2; Job 3
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Job 1 I am developing a new perspective on the book of Job; one centered on Satan’s question to God. “Does Job ...
Y3 Day 3 – Gen 8-9; Gen 10-11Y3 Day 3 – Gen 8-9; Gen 10-11
For a full description of the (Y3) reading plan, see the “About” page. Gen. 8-9 Hmmm….Noah made an offering to God. Because of that offering, God vowed mercy to all of creation. He said, “I ...
Y2 Day 344 – Luke 24; Amos 3-4Y2 Day 344 – Luke 24; Amos 3-4
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 24 What were the disciples’ responses to the news of Jesus’ resurrection? How would you have responded? Jesus had explained everything that ...
Y2 Day 338 – Luke 18; Hos 8-9; Prov 28Y2 Day 338 – Luke 18; Hos 8-9; Prov 28
For a description of the (Y2) reading plan, see the “About” page. Luke 18 What is the lesson from the parable of the persistent widow? How is God like or unlike the judge? The lesson ...